Network-Client FTP Now Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	32080
Class:	Boundary Condition Error
CVE:	CVE-2008-5045
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Nov 03 2008 12:00AM
Updated:	May 07 2015 05:21PM
Credit:	Dr.Pantagon
Vulnerable:	Network-Client FTP Now 2.6.14 Network-Client FTP Now 2.6
Not Vulnerable:

Network-Client FTP Now Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Network-Client FTP Now is prone to a heap buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to properly bounds-check user-supplied data before copying it into an insufficiently sized memory buffer.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in denial-of-service conditions.

Network-Client FTP Now 2.6 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Network-Client FTP Now Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

An attacker may exploit this issue by enticing a victim into connecting to a malicious server.

The following proof of concept is available:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/32080.html

Network-Client FTP Now Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Network-Client FTP Now Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

References:

• FTP Now Product Page (Network-Client)